Interview with Sanjeev Dakshini, Chairman, Raydean Industries Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Albeit India has seen significant growth in solar industry but as a contributor we feel that lack of application oriented approach and low government support to indigenous technological advancements are major hindrances in matching the potential today, believes Sanjeev Dakshini, Chairman, Raydean Industries, the Jaipur-headquartered solar module mounting structures (MMS) manufacturer. In conversation with Manu […] Read more
India’s Renewable Push On Track Despite 2018/19 Blip Updated On Fri, Apr 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy IEEFA’s briefing note, India’s electricity sector transition still on track despite a weak FY2018/19, projects renewable additions through 2021/22 based on the auction and tender activities during the past 18 months. The 2018-19 financial year turned out to be a sluggish year for both the renewable as well as thermal sectors in India in terms of increased […] Read more
Tangedco Using GPS To Get Real Time Wind Energy Data Updated On Thu, Apr 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Tangedco has started measuring wind power generation real time with the help of GPS over the last few months. GPS system has been installed in all windmills across the state and discom has been able to measure the power generation from a windmill without going to the spot. Earlier, the discom was using an assessor […] Read more
Tata Power Shifts Complete Focus to Renewable Energy, to Cease Building New Coal Plants: Report Updated On Wed, Apr 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy Utility ceases new coal-fired power development, creates a future based on renewables. One of the country’s largest private integrated power company, Tata Power has recently made it publicly clear that it will cease building new coal-fired capacity, according to a report released by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). The report, Tata Power: […] Read more
At a Loss For Bids, SECI Extends 3 GW Manufacturing Linked Tender Again Updated On Tue, Apr 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for submission has been extended from April 22, 2019, to May 14, 2019. The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has extended the deadline for bid submission on its tender for setting up 3 GW ISTS-Connected solar PV power plant linked with setting up of 1.5 GW (per annum) solar manufacturing plant. The […] Read more
Interview with Mayank Mishra, Regional Sales Director, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Necessary to Put More Efforts on Innovation It is very much necessary to put more and more efforts in innovating the new solutions which can help our customers to get more value from solution. Currently Huawei Smart PV Business has five R&D (“Research and Development”) centers specifically for inverter products around the world with more […] Read more
Discoms trip up India’s Move to Power-Surplus with Peak Deficit at 0.8% in 2018-19 Updated On Mon, Apr 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy India missed its target of becoming a power-surplus nation after its peak power deficit stood at 0.8 percent and the overall energy deficit remained 0.6 percent for the financial year 2018-19. In its Load Generation Balancing Report (LGBR) for the fiscal year, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had pegged overall energy and peak power surpluses at 4.6 percent and […] Read more
Hero Group & Azure Power Plan To Raise $500 Million Each Through Bond Sale Updated On Thu, Apr 18th, 2019 by Saurenergy Hero Group’s renewable energy arm and Azure Power are gearing up to raise $1 billion by selling bonds to overseas investors over the next few weeks in separate offerings, according to people briefed on the matter. Both the Delhi-based green power rivals are looking raise $500 million each and have appointed investment banks to underwrite […] Read more
Petronas makes India Play with Amplus Energy Acquisition Updated On Tue, Apr 16th, 2019 by Saurenergy By Acquiring Amplus Energy for Rs 2700 crores, Malaysia’s Petronas just made a big India play in renewables. The Move by Malaysia’s Petronas, itself a $60 billion-plus behemoth with a $13.2 billion bottom line in 2018, is a huge vote of confidence in India’s renewable sector. At Rs 2700 crores, the valuation also seems to […] Read more
